frontpage.world: mon mar 2

A global frontpage overview for March 2. Following the death of leader Ali Khamenei, the Iranian government has established an interim leadership and appointed a new head of the Revolutionary Guard while vowing to seek retaliation. In response to these escalating tensions, Donald Trump estimated that American military operations in the region would conclude within a month, even as critics questioned the legality and strategy of the strikes. This geopolitical instability caused global oil prices to surge and disrupted maritime traffic near the critical Strait of Hormuz. Domestically, Brazil saw a significant political demonstration on Paulista Avenue where supporters gathered to back a potential presidential bid by Flávio Bolsonaro. Additional reports cover a money laundering investigation involving public health contracts and actress Scarlett Johansson’s transition into film directing. Together, these sources highlight a period of intense international conflict alongside significant developments in Brazilian politics and global economics.